LSA manufacturer Tecnam has delivered the first Tecnam P2008 to the U.S. Launched at the Friedrichshafen’s European Air Show in April 2009, the new aircraft, which combines a carbon fiber fuselage with a metal wing and stabilator, was delivered to Heart of Virginia Aviation Inc. at Hanover County Airport (OFP) in Richmond, Va. The LSA […]
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Rotax expert slates seminars
As 2010 arrives, the most popular powerplant for Light Sport Aircraft offers a new Time Between Overhaul and builds on its capability to use auto fuel and new oils specially developed for the engine. National Rotax expert Phil Lockwood will explain details of these new qualities — and more — at several seminars scheduled at […]
Centennial Aircraft: A new look and a new direction
Centennial Aircraft, which has won numerous awards over the years for restoration and repair of vintage and classic antique aircraft, is focusing its efforts on what it knows best: Vintage and antique aircraft. The company, a subsidiary of WACO Classic Aircraft, has unveiled a new logo and a new website to reflect its new direction […]
Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables acquired by First Aviation Services
First Aviation Services Inc. (FavS) has acquired the assets of Kelly Aerospace Turbine Rotables, Inc. (KTR). KTR is an FAA Certified Repair Station in Wichita that provides overhaul, exchange and repair services for components such as flight controls, landing gear, lighting, oxygen and hydrostatic components, braking systems and actuators. First Aviation will continue to operate […]
NBAA slates additional professional development courses
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has approved six new Professional Development Program (PDP) Courses offered by five different PDP providers. NBAA officials note they are also seeking new educational providers to develop additional courses. The newest courses include two new offerings from Aviation Training Solutions. The first course is “Effective Leadership in Business Aviation,” […]
New CPS catalog now available
The 2010 California Power Systems (CPS) catalog is now available. The catalog has more than 500 pages of everything for outfitting, owning, and maintaining an ultralight or homebuilt aircraft, according to company officials. The catalog includes complete factory specs on every Rotax engine, including the 115 hp Rotax 914 Turbo and Rotax 912 and new […]
Copperstate Fly-In DVD released
Sunburst Video Productions has released a DVD of the 2009 Copperstate Fly-In at Casa Grande Airport in Arizona. The DVD is $15, plus shipping and handling. Several short preview clips have been placed on the company’s website. For more information: SunburstVideo.us
Find a five-star FBO
Pilots can now rate their experiences at FBOs with GlobalAir.com’s new five-star rating system. The system does not permit comments. However, rating scores will be averaged on the site, ranking from one to five stars. Users can rate an FBO on whether it has clean facilities, gives quality customer service, has competitive fuel prices and […]
Museum program chronicles the journey of the Lockheed Super-G Constellation
With its curvaceous fuselage and triple tail, the Lockheed Super-G Constellation is one of the most distinctive airliners in history. The Museum of Flight in Seattle took delivery of its rare “Connie” in September 2009. The story of this aircraft will be told in a Jan. 9 program by Bob Bogash, a museum volunteer and […]